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Finding the Third Proportional to 285 and 468.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 285 and 468.50 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 468.50 = 468.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/468.50 = 468.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 468.50 × 468.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 219,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,492.25/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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